Blended Learning to Help Turnaround Struggling Schools

Session 5: Friday, November 11 from 9:45 - 10:45am
Governor Bob Wise,President,Alliance for Excellent Education
Hope Johnston,Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Rick Ogston,Executive Director,Carpe Diem Collegiate High School
Ron Montoya,Principal,Valley High School
Kecia Ray,Executive Director of Learning Technologies,Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools,


Session Information


  • Location: Grand Ballroom 1 (Click Here to View the Session Map)
  • Track: New Learning Models
  • Grade Level Focus: 6-8|9-12|High school to college transition
  • Experience Level: Level 101 - For beginners new to the field (0-1 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 201 - For intermediate level participants (2-4 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 301 - For advanced participants (5+ years of experience in K-12 Online Learning)
  • Exhibitor: No
  • Requires Purchase of Product to Implement: No

Session Description

Governor Wise and four schools/districts will share how digital learning and technology used in a blended-learning environment have played critical roles in turning around their schools. They will paint a picture of how the lives of their students have improved and how students are better prepared for college and their careers because of the access and opportunities afforded by a blended-learning environment. They will share implications and recommendations for other schools and districts.


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